Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
640. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the Government feasibility study into a co-housing model; what further steps will be taken in relation to the co-housing model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36625/23]
View answer641. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has engaged in discussions with financial institutions in relation to providing a funding model for co-housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36626/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 640 and 641 together.
My Department regularly engages with different stakeholders involved in the housing sector, including community-led and co-operative housing groups.
My Department is aware of the research referred to, which was undertaken by Self Organised Architecture (SOA) Research in 2021 and culminated in the publication of a series of handbooks on Community-Led Housing at that time. This research project was initiated and coordinated by SOA Research.
Under Housing for All, housing affordability is at the heart of the Government’s housing policy and my Department welcomes all research that can positively contribute to supporting evidence based policy development in this area.
